This Is the Moment: Steven Mackey on Finding His Voice

Steven Mackey talks about the moment he found his true voice as a composer, when he began to lean into his background as a rock guitarist.

Part of our "This is the Moment" series on YouTube, videos that explore defining moments in composers' careers.

Music:
Troubadour Songs for string quartet and electric guitar
Composed by Steven Mackey
Performed by the Brentano String Quartet and Steven Mackey
Courtesy of Albany Records

Film produced by Jesse Yang

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